fin ray

noun

1. ray ¹( def 9b ).

Word History and Origins

Origin of fin ray¹

First recorded in 1860–65

Example Sentences

Fin′-ray, one of the rods or rays supporting a fish's fin.—adj.

From Project Gutenberg

In the National Museum they have a cast of a prehistoric shad that shows the imprint of every bone and fin ray.”

From Project Gutenberg

The caudal sting, or spine, of a sting ray is a modified dorsal fin ray.

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